Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera (Body Only)

Comments about Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I upgraded to the Canon EOS 60D from Canon EOS Rebel T2i. The EOS 60D are ergonomic, has an intuitive menu and with the appropriate lenses it produces images of high quality and natural color. In spite of their plastic body it is robust and very built. The screen LCD has excellent resolution and it is very flexible. I think that it is the camera number one in their class

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I used to do freelance event photography way back in the era of film cameras and I used the Nikon F5, D90, and EOS 5. When the first fujifilm S1Pro was launched, it was very very expensive and my firm provided it.

This 60d is my first Digital SLR (previously I've used Canon's Powershot G series), and needless to say I have quite alot of expectations - image quality, processing speed, colours, and handling/feel. In none of these dimensions does the 60D disappoint. The swivel LCD is surely a big plus - the only dslr in its range that offers it. And the secondary top LCD is almost a must if you often tweek your aperture/shutter/ISO settings. This is often an underrated feature that the 60D has that distinguishes it from the Rebel series cameras.

True the price for the 60D is much steeper than the T3i, without offering too much of an upgrade in terms of features. Main advantages for me, personally, are the larger viewfinder magnification, higher max shutter speed and fps, and the viewfinder coverage, and the most important two - the ruggedness of the built and the secondary LCD. If you aren't particular about any of these features, then of course it's difficult to justify forking out almost $300 more for just the 60D body. But if you value these features, and like me, look at using the camera over a long time, then I think you'll be motivated to get this.

And surprisingly, ISO up to 1600 is still very good.

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We have 3 of these that we use to film weddings. We were unsure at first given that we were using Video cameras before but once we finished our first wedding project, we were amazed at the quality. Once equipped with fast lenses even with minimal lighting, the footages you get from this camera is simply amazing. Tiltable LCD and no overheating issues for video are magnificent. Photograph functions are not too bad either.

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I use this camera for sporting events and other types of side work. i love how clear and crisp the images are coming out and how easy to use the camera is

Comments about Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I purchased this camera mainly for its video capabilities. The manual video controls are nice, it really helps get quality footage.

I was also pleased with its relatively fast frames per second mode. And long lasting battery life.

Comments about Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera (Body Only):

This is a very nice camera. I upgraded from the orignal rebel so this was a significant step up. The camera is easy to operate and the menu is simple to navigate. It's great that you can compose a shot on the rotating LCD screen

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This is a great camera
Image quality top notch
Huge step up from my 40D
But build quality is weak
ISO is unbelievable
Feels Cheap
But the images it takes are all you could ask for
And the video is the future, wow

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Clean, sharp pictures; and the battery seems to last forever.

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Amazing stills and has nice video! If these were good and it was based on old technology, imagine the new wave of Canon cameras.

Comments about Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I researched cameras forever (I'm sure you understand), before deciding on either the Nikon D7000 and the Canon 60D. I was not tied to either system. Based on the INCREDIBLE reviews of the Nikon, I went for it. I will not discuss its performance here--we all know how good it is, and it IS--but I'd like you to know why I eventually returned this camera and purchased the 60D.

THE GRIP: Though the D7000 has a very nice, deep indent, and appears taller than the 60D, it is not wider, and that seems to have made a world of difference for me. My hands are a "normal" size I suppose (I'm 5'8") and when holding the D7000, my pinky ALWAYS gravitated to the bottom/base plate of the camera. A solid camera to hold, yes, but I still could never get over this. My hand never felt comfortable while holding it. The 60D, however, has a beefier grip. It's more rounded, which allows more of my hand/fingers to stretch over the grip. Very comfortable, and I never think about how to hold the camera. A little off topic here, but while the Nikon is (partial) magnesium alloy, and has a terrific weight and solid feel, I do not believe the Canon suffers much in comparison. It's also solid in build, feels wonderful to hold, and has a well-balanced weight. Edge to Nikon, but build quality should absolutely NOT deter you from buying the Canon. It's excellent.

MENUS/BUTTONS: The 60D is brilliant. I know 40/50D owners and MK owners will beg to differ, but I find the right-side placement of buttons to be outstanding. I use my thumb, and that's it. I rarely have to hold the camera with 2 hands for any setting switch. And while it loses some external buttons to the menus, I find this to be incredibly picky. Aside from still having the ability to assign custom functions, the Q menu button is idiot-proof and welcome, as I can get to my frequently-used setting fast (I LOVE the Q!). It is true the buttons are not as responsive-feeling as the D7000's, but I have never had a problem getting from function-to-function, and as quickly as I would like to. As far as menus go, I much prefer Canon's to Nikon's. Though both are excellent, very bright, quick and comprehensive, I like how you can move to a folder and see EVERYTHING in that folder in a single screen display without scrolling down, as is the case with the D7000. With the Canon, if what you're looking for is not in that menu, just move to the next tab. No scrolling that goes on and on.

BOTTOM LINE and the LESSON: It came down to the grip and menu layout for me. Spend time with the cameras you're looking into. Lots of time. No one is going to boot you out of the store for taking too long in making a decision that will cost you--and benefit the store--over a grand. I wish I did this initially, instead of purchasing-and-returning, but ultimately, having owned (the Nikon, briefly) both cameras, I have no regrets. Image quality is terrific in both cameras, but equally important, if not more so, is ergonomics. You simply have to want to hold it and use, and be excited about that, too.

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Just returned from Antarctica and got some great pictures. Disappointed that I couldn't get the live view to take a picture as I had wanted it for low level shots. Movies were good, but had trouble with the focus. It was cumbersome to operate and try to zoom. I have owned the 20D, 40D, & 50D also and I traded for the 60D because of the new features. The EOS had difficulty at times follow focusing birds in flight with the Canon 100-400 zoom. It takes a lot f practice, but I did end up with great shots. You just keep shooting and eventually you come up with a winner.

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I upgraded to the 60D from a 300D about four months ago. In terms of value, I don't think there's a better camera on the market right now. The 60D is smack on top of the professional/casual line, and as far as I'm concerned, its features make the 7D irrelevant (unless you need 8FPS instead of the 60D's 5FPS). The 60D is ergonomic, intuitive, and easy to learn. Changing settings without looking away from the viewfinder is very natural.

The flip LCD and electronic level are surprisingly useful for tripod work, since you can position the camera way above or below eye level without contorting to reach the viewfinder, and you can precisely level your shot. Folding the screen adds a little peace of mind in places where scratches are likely.

The differences between the 60D and its higher-end brothers are the number of autofocus points, build quality, the sensor size, and the continuous-drive frame rate. It's fairly easy to get around the first two limitations by manually selecting your AF point and being nice to the camera. Regular cleanings will extend the life of any camera, but light-to-moderate splashes or less-than-perfect care are not likely to kill it (trust me :P ).

The last two disadvantages are pretty much unavoidable at this price point. You can't get a full-frame sensor without stepping up to the 5D (twice the cost at the time of this review), and faster drive speed means you need a 7D or better. If you're anything less than a pro, the 60D is more than enough camera. At this price point, it gets 5 stars.

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I absolutely love this camera has everything I need. Large screen, HD video, easy layout, and good image quality.

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I have been playing around with this camera for a while now and love it. The layout is great. The quality is high and most importantly it takes great photos.

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Love the larger screen on back of camera, and overall more great features

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I use this camera to cover corporate meetings and parties, as well as for my personal use. It is very lightweight and confortable in your hand. I particularly like the flexibility of the lcd screen! It is very useful and has accurate colors! I am very impressed with it. However, the "focus button" sometimes gets pressed accidentally with my thumb...I guess I'll have to get used to that!

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I bought this product without the Kit lens and went with a couple of primes to start my journey through amature photagraphy. I have not been disappointed and have been happy with the features and feel of the camera. I have shot now hundreds of pictures and have already been complimented on tack sharp photos. I owe it to the lens of course, but the canon 60d has made it a joy to use. The Video was also as advertised. I am very happy with this overall product.

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This is such a great camera, and works superbly in all settings. I've not yet tapped the full potential of this beauty yet, but from what I've utilized thus far, it is an outstanding camera!

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The 60D is a fair DSLR camera. The problem is that without the multiple processors inside you can't take many photos in any type of rapid succession because the camera hangs up. Its a consumer camera, not even prosumer. No audio controls when in video mode, and the audio is horrible (non of the canon DSLRs have good audio but lacking manual control makes it significantly worse). The menus can be cumbersome which is sad because its such an easy thing to correct. Its a typical canon product, poorly designed but with decent image quality.

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I decided to upgrade from my EOS 300D to EOS 60D and do not regret it for one minute. The camera is a dream, all the controls are very intuative, screen is clear and the pictures are great. The video feature is excellent, and the swivel LCD helps when using a tripod. Truely a very nice camera for the amatures who want to step up their game.